About this episodeComedian Lunell discusses her journey in body positivity, detailing her role as a Savage X Fenty ambassador an…AI summary
Comedian Lunell discusses her journey in body positivity, detailing her role as a Savage X Fenty ambassador and her philosophy on self-worth and authenticity. She reflects on her career milestones, including working on 'Coming to America 2' and honoring Hollywood legends, while sharing personal anecdotes about her daughter's dance career and her roots in Oakland.
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Lunell attributes her recent cultural embrace to a shift towards valuing authenticity over fake personas, stating, 'there's maybe a pension for the real these days instead of the fake.'
Her collaboration with Rihanna began organically through a mutual friend (her former tour bus driver), where Lunell casually mentioned the need for larger lingerie sizes, leading to an ambassadorship.
Lunell views her physical appearance and humor as tools for empowerment, noting that she uses her body to distract from insecurities and celebrate Black identity: 'black kitties rule the world baby and do not need to be embarrassed by them.'
She emphasizes the importance of leaving one's hometown to achieve global success, citing her Oakland roots and early career on Soul Beat TV as foundational to her grind.
Lunell shares that her daughter is inspired by her work ethic, having witnessed her mother perform through illness and exhaustion, reinforcing the advice that 'this is a business these people are not your friends.'
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“I think part of what how it ends up on shade room is because we're in the age of body positivity... weight is not the factor when it comes to getting that that that whop.”
▶ 3:57Lunell explains why her viral moments resonate with audiences, linking them to the broader cultural movement of body positivity.
“Black kitties rule the world baby and do not need to be embarrassed by them or nothing like that.”
▶ 11:04A powerful statement on racial pride and self-acceptance regarding physical appearance.
“I prayed to the lord to send me a karen during this quarantine... god is so good that he never sent none of them efforts my way and i didn't have to go back to jail.”
▶ 15:09Humorous anecdote about her willingness to confront racist behavior during the pandemic.
“This is a business these people are not your friends don't get attached do your job be on time be the best and and and stay out of the [ __ ] and and and just uh you know lock it down.”
▶ 23:13Professional advice Lunell gives to her daughter regarding navigating the entertainment industry.
“The only way to make it in oakland is to get the hell out you gotta go wow... if you wanna you know go global then you have to get out of oakland yo and you gotta go see the world you gotta experiment.”
▶ 25:01Insight into her career strategy, emphasizing the necessity of expanding beyond local markets for global success.
Chapters & Sections (25)▼
0:00Comedian Lunell Discusses Life and Humorchapter2
0:00Comedian Discusses Personal Life and Relationships
2:07Celebrity Body Positivity and Social Media
4:58Body Positivity and Self-Worth Discussionchapter3
4:58Body Positivity and Self-Worth Discussion
7:11Discussing Upcoming Plans and Health Concerns
8:54Celebrity Discusses Career and Personal Life
10:23Celebrity Discusses Body Positivity and Self-Empowermentchapter2
10:23Celebrity Discusses Body Positivity and Empowerment
12:50Comedian Reflects on Legacy and Recognition
14:28Comedian Discusses Career and Personal Lifechapter3
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